During the Windows 11 Fall 2024 major update, Insider-Preview users may face blocks due to the “Safeguard Hold” feature if certain programs listed in appraiser.sdb are installed. Here are those programs…
Programs that cause Windows 11 update issues blocked by Safeguard Hold
The Windows 11 24H2 update, aside from challenging older processors’ hardware requirements, also leads to installation issues due to several programs. Insider Preview users recently noticed that Microsoft is blocking various third-party programs used for personalizing Windows 11.
Microsoft’s Safeguard Hold feature serves to block specific drivers or software ahead of an update due to security or compatibility issues. The Deskmodder blog community examined this database and compiled a list of programs that might cause Safeguard Hold blocks in Windows 11 24H2.
According to leaked screenshots, the release will arrive at the same time as the Windows 11 24H2.
Programs that might cause update blocks in the Windows 11 Fall 2024 update include:
- Solidworks PDM (ConisioAdmin.exe): Solidworks’ product data management software.
- EaseUS Disk Copy: Disk cloning and backup software.
- ExplorerPatcher: A tool used to customize the Windows Explorer interface.
- iCloud file sharing software: Apple’s cloud storage and file-sharing service.
- AMD GPU performance settings: Software configuring performance settings for AMD graphics cards.
- StartAllBack: An application customizing Windows’ start menu and taskbar.
- Microsoft Multi-mon and MergeSdb: Microsoft’s multi-monitor and database merging tools.
These have been identified as potential programs causing security blocks in the 24H2 update. However, it’s not certain that all or any of these programs will definitely prevent the update. Users are advised to remove these programs before updating and reinstall them afterward.
Programs like StartAllBack allow users to customize Windows, sometimes using hacks and unpublicized APIs. Some older applications and outdated hardware drivers can also cause issues.
Have you experienced this issue before? How might this affect users’ approach to the Windows 11 update? What measures could Microsoft take to resolve these potential compatibility issues? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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